Ravens team named for final British and Irish Cup match of the season

David Busby, who was this week named in the Ireland Under20s squad for the 6 Nations, will start on the left wing for the Ulster Ravens (sponsored by CD group) in their final British and Irish Cup game of the season, against Cornish Pirates, at Deramore Park. (kick off 19:30).

Busby is joined in the back three by Peter Nelson, who moves to fullback and Rory Scholes who is included having been out for five months with a hip injury.

Stuart McCloskey and Ricky Andrew continue their partnership in midfield with James McKinney and Michael Heaney starting in the halfbacks.

There is just one change in the forwards with Lorcan Dow replacing Josh Atkinson, who moves to the bench.

Lewis Stevenson captains the side from the second row.

Following defeat to Jersey last week, the Ravens cannot qualify for the knock-out stages of the competition. They face a Pirates team who have won all five of their Pool games.

Tickets for the match are available at the gate and start at £8 for an adult and £5 for children.

Please note: Ulster Rugby season tickets are not valid for this fixture.

Ulster Ravens (Sponsored by CD Group) XV and replacements to face Cornish Pirates, British and Irish Cup, Deramore, Friday 17th January (kick off 19:30): P Nelson, R Scholes, R Andrew, S McCloskey, D Busby, J McKinney, M Heaney, (1-8): K McCall, N Annett, A Macklin, L Stevenson (Captain), N McComb, C Joyce, L Dow, M McComish; Replacements (16-22): P Jackson, A Warwick, M Cromie, M Campbell, J Atkinson, D Shanahan, R Adair.